• Now That’s What I Call Content! Four Must-Have Genres for Your Fall Collection

    Join OverDrive’s Content Specialists as we discuss books we're most looking forward to in the coming months. We'll share the most anticipated titles in Sci-Fi, Thriller, Mystery, and Young Adult genres, and hope you'll share your own picks with us during the session. Bonus: all registrants will receive links to the titles we discuss in […]

  • Level Up with Sora for Your Classrooms and Curriculum

    Do you ever wish your students engaged with books like they do with video games or social media? Or that you could make reading fun while meeting your students’ varied learning needs? Sora has all the tools to help you level up and make this a reality. Join OverDrive’s K-12 experts as we share ways […]

  • Public Library CONNECT: Partnerships to Build Your Community

    Don't miss this live webinar on Public Library CONNECT, a game-changing feature that helps kids read more and increases juvenile and young adult circulation. Public Library CONNECT enables students to borrow age-appropriate ebooks and audiobooks from their school and local public library’s digital collection. OverDrive experts will share how it works, how to sign up […]

  • Bridging the Gap: Using Sora to Reclaim Unfinished Learning

    How can Sora be a bridge between unfinished learning and thriving students? What can learning continuity, differentiation and inclusion, and data-driven decisions do to support all students amidst the widening educational gap? Join us to explore these topics and more with our OverDrive staff K-12 librarians. Live Q&A will be available. This session will be […]

  • SLJ WEBINAR: Building a More Diverse Holiday Collection

    This session is produced by SLJ and sponsored by OverDrive. With the holidays around the corner, now is a great time to build a holiday collection that showcases diversity, equality and inclusion to better represent all your students. From Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and Christmas to Kwanzaa, Diwali and New Year’s Eve, join OverDrive Education experts to […]

  • Best Practices to Transform Your OverDrive Consortium

    Effectively and efficiently manage your consortium’s digital collection to increase circulation and meet patron demand. Join OverDrive in this one-hour webinar as we share: Real-world examples of libraries’ collection development and management practices Marketplace tools to maximize your investment and save your staff time and effort Examples of how the OverDrive team can help Can’t […]

  • Getting Started with OverDrive Marketplace

    Join our Training team for an introductory session on OverDrive Marketplace, your hub for digital content. This live session will provide you an overview of shopping and purchasing in Marketplace, including how to: Differentiate publisher lending models Browse and search for content Create and edit carts Purchase titles Access additional help and training resources This […]

  • Getting Started with Sora

    Learn how easy it is to get started with Sora, the student reading app! We’ll show you how to browse and borrow ebooks and audiobooks, and tips for customizing the reading and listening experience in Sora. The webinar will also review where to find help and free, customizable Sora marketing resources. This webinar is great […]

  • Sora Connections: Vocabulary Strategies

    Ready to take the next steps with Sora? Learn simple, straightforward ways to implement digital content into your current teaching practices. This Sora Connections session is intended for educators with a basic understanding of Sora who want to: Explore the evolving relationship between print and digital reading strategies Increase student equity, access, and engagement with […]

  • Marketplace Connections: Reserving & Bundling Content

    Interested in creating digital book bins for your students? Want to set aside titles for a classroom or curriculum library? Learn how to offer exclusive access to digital titles for specific students by reserving titles and creating "content bundles." This Marketplace Connections session is intended for educators with a basic understanding of Marketplace and Sora […]

  • Sora Connections: Beyond Ebooks & Audiobooks

    Ready to take the next steps with Sora? Learn simple, straightforward ways to implement digital formats such as comics & graphic novels, read-alongs, magazines, and Extras into your current teaching practices and curriculum. This Sora Connections session is intended for educators with a basic understanding of Sora who want to: Explore the evolving relationship between […]

  • A Must-Have Reading Guide for Summer 2022

    Join OverDrive’s staff librarians as we discuss the books to look forward to this summer. We'll share the most anticipated titles, Canadian interest picks, and some "best of" books in the ever-popular mystery and romance genres. You'll also have a chance to share your own picks during the session. Bonus: all registrants will receive links […]

  • Marketplace Connections: Advocate for Your Digital Collection with Data and Insights

    Join OverDrive experts to learn how to prepare a collection of reports that demonstrate the impact of your school's digital collection. In this session, you'll learn to: Run impactful reports to advocate for budget, access, and recognition. Improve workflow with SmartCarts and other automated features. Dive into data on usage, interest, and the health of […]

  • AudioFile & OverDrive Present: SYNC Audiobooks for Teens – 2022

    SYNC is back for 2022! SYNC is a free summer audiobook program for teens 13+ that gives participants two thematically paired audiobooks each week for sixteen weeks. Titles are all available worldwide and change every Thursday at midnight Eastern Time during the season. Join Michele and Francisca from AudioFile and Lisa from OverDrive for this […]

  • World Literary Tour: Spotlight on OverDrive’s Spanish-Language Catalog

    All aboard the World Literary Tour! Mucho gusto! Next stop - Spain! Discover OverDrive's Spanish-language catalog and learn how you can support World Languages for your library or school with digital content. Join our experts for this live webinar to explore: OverDrive's Spanish catalog and featured Latin-American and European authors Shopping and selecting Spanish-language titles […]

  • Sora Connections: Making the Most of Your School Breaks

    This Sora Connections session is intended for educators with a basic understanding of Sora who want to: Explore how Sora and other no-cost resources can support students 24/7 Increase student equity, access, and engagement with Sora - even when school isn't in session! Ensure their school is set up for success with Sora before students […]

  • Transitioning to Libby: Live Q&A with team OverDrive

    Join us for an overview of the next phase in the OverDrive app sunset. During our time together, we’ll review next steps for helping OverDrive app users make the switch to Libby, share resources to ensure a successful transition, and provide opportunities for live Q&A with members of team OverDrive. For the best experience, we […]

  • OverDrive Book Break – Fall 2022

    Join OverDrive’s staff librarians to hear about the best books coming out this fall. We'll share the biggest books, plus title highlights for Juvenile, Young Adult, Fantasy, and History! Bonus: You'll receive a link to easily shop all the titles mentioned! Duration: 60 minutes Audience: Public library staff involved in adult selecting, purchasing, and/or readers […]

  • Curate Your Digital Collection to Increase Discoverability

    Learn how easy it is to merchandise your digital content with Curated Collections in Marketplace. This live session will provide you with an overview of the curation process in Marketplace, including how to: Create a curated collection Set up an automated collection Discover ideas for new curated collections Explore OverDrive's "curate hack" Duration: 60 minutes […]

  • Expand Your Chinese Content Catalog

    Join OverDrive and representatives from five prestigious publishing houses to learn about Chinese titles that will expand your collection and delight your users. We’ll share titles for all ages and interests, including children's literature, artistic works, cultural books, and more! You’ll receive a link to all titles discussed in the session for easy shopping and […]

  • Sora Connections: It’s About Access

    Ensuring students have access to the right books and learning materials is more important than ever. Did you know that Sora automatically filters which digital books students can read, based on their login? Or that students can instantly expand their access to hundreds more digital titles from the public library in Sora? Join OverDrive experts […]

  • Marketplace Connections: It’s About Access

    Ensuring students have access to the right books and learning materials is more important than ever. Join OverDrive experts to explore best practices for selecting and purchasing content to meet your students' needs in OverDrive Marketplace. Discover the benefits of creating a collection development policy for your digital library, and learn more about how content […]

  • It’s Your “Lucky Day”: Creating No-Hold Collections in OverDrive Marketplace

    We’ll show you how patrons can skip-the-line on popular available titles by using OverDrive’s Lucky Day feature. This live session will explore how to add, manage, and curate no-hold Lucky Day titles in OverDrive Marketplace. Duration: 60 minutes Audience: This session will benefit public library, professional, and academic partners who manage and curate their digital […]

  • Kanopy’s Public Library Town Hall Meeting

    Join the Kanopy team as they review company updates heading into Fall 2022. They'll cover new content releases, product updates, new marketing support, and a special attendee-only offer. To post a question to be answered live during the event, please include it in the question field on the registration page. Duration: 60 minutes Note: Times […]

  • Supporting Independent Authors with Indie Author Project Select

    Join our panel of experts as we discuss BiblioLabs' Indie Author Project from the library and author perspective, and demonstrate best practices for adding those Simultaneous Use titles to a digital collection in Marketplace. Duration: 60 minutes Audience: Public library partners. Note: Times shown in Eastern Standard. We understand the timing may not suit everyone […]

  • Reach New Audiences with Libby Extras

    Join OverDrive experts for a live session on Libby Extras that will enhance your digital collection with compelling content. These Database and Streaming Media services will engage your community with entertainment, education, and unique digital experiences. In this webinar, you'll learn: Why Libby Extras are a great addition to a digital collection What’s offered in […]